Board and Beans is such a special little coffee spot!…read more First of all, I absolutely love their environmental mission. Their sign about picking up a bucket of trash and getting a free coffee honestly blew my mind. Even little details like having real small towels in the bathroom instead of paper towels show how intentional they are about being eco-friendly. The coffee is also amazing! They have in-house flavors (always a plus), and I got the banana bread latte half sweet. It was so good and perfectly balanced. The setup is unique - it's more of a coffee kiosk attached to a surf shop, with a cute outdoor deck/backyard-style seating area behind it. When I went, most people were grabbing drinks to go, but there are benches where you can hang out and wait. There was a small line, but honestly it makes sense. Great coffee, meaningful values, and such a cool concept. Definitely coming back!

I didn't like it :(…read more The matcha felt very diluted and weak. I tasted mostly just milk.

My friend recommended this store for me to go to as I was in the area. This is a great store to…read morecater to any surfing/ocean clothing needs. This store is the outlet edition of their other stores so when we walked in, we saw tons of signs on the racks saying there are sales. Many were worth looking into. I wanted to get a wetstuit for the first time and was guided by the friendly and chill staff on what the differences were between a 4/3 (4mm torso/3mm limbs, better mobility for cool water) and a 5/3 (more core warmth for colder water, slightly stiffer) wetsuit. The prices here are definitely on the pricier side ($200-500), but I was able to get a good 5/3 wetsuit deal for about 120$. I'm excited to try it out. Fittings rooms are reasonable size. I felt like a seal when I was able to fully try one on. Lots of great selections to look at!!! My girlfriend wanted to get a bikini on the sale, but lots of the tops and bottoms were missing each other counterparts.

Best surf shop in Socal period end of story! Get your gear there my friends!!!…read moreHands down has everything you need to surf or gear up!!

This surf shop makes it super easy to enjoy your time in PB with a quick and efficient rental…read moreprocess. They helped us very quickly first thing in the morning even while setting up for a surf camp, gave us surf tips for locations, and made the check out process super easy. The shop has a lot of great beach essentials as well like aloe and rash guards for sale with good pricing and generous rental policies. It's a no brainer they've been in business so long. They keep the client first and surfing as the root of the experience. Don't hesitate to stop by and rent from them in this centrally located shop off the strand.

Number One Surf Camp in San Diego! They provide eveerything. All you bring is yourself, and a towel…read moreand sunscreen. It was a Banner 3 Days at The PB Surf Shop Surf Camp for my son. He did half day surf camp for three days. 9-12. I took the days off work to be with him and watch. They provide wetsuits, so helpful. The Surf teachers were all so attentive and I felt safe having him there. It was 4 teachers for 11 kids. I loved hearing the teachers surf lingo. And just hanging out for the mornings with the kids and surf friends. Teachers did a morning stretch and then got them out on the water. My son was catching waves right away. Mid-day they had snack break and made sure to reapply sunscreen. Last day they had a pizza party at the surf shack for all the girls and boys. Highly recommend this neat San Diego Gem! @PB Surf Shop Thank you!

I have shopped at 1670 Garnet ave in Pacific Beach for many years. When Rite Aid was there I had…read morealways marveled at the size of their retail space. Now, Sun Diego Boardshop resides there and today I walked in for the first time and my mind is blown. This place is a massive clothing store! The staff was grooving to CSNY and Steely Dan. The beach vibe is at high tide. Service is outstanding, with Lance, Charlie, and their cool boss Ella. I bought a pair of black dungaree shorts and they are as nice an' comfy as Levi's, for about $45. They also sell surfboards and ukuleles too. I wish I'd known about Sun Diego Boardshop before Christmas. I would've done all my shopping there. Peace mc in pb

From the owner: Welcome to Sun Diego. We’ve had the pleasure of calling San Diego both "paradise" and our "home"…read moresince 1981. It has always been our goal to deliver the best selection of everything you need to make it your own personal paradise. Surfing, skateboarding and all things coastal are our passions and we have several unique locations throughout San Diego County to serve you. Whether it’s in the ocean, on the sand or over pavement, Sun Diego feels right at home. We live and breathe the Southern California lifestyle and invite you to join us for some good times and good vibes. We’re honored to have been voted “Best Surf Shop” nine times by the San Diego Union Tribune Readers Poll. We have also held the title of “Retailer of the Year” and “Women's Retailer of the Year”, which is nominated and voted on by SIMA (Surf Industry Manufacturers Association) and other industry retailers throughout the country.

Poor customer service...cashiers were more interested in flirting with each other than helping…read moretheir customers.

5 Stars for South Coast!…read more They've got everything you need. Nice selection of hats, shirts, & hoodies as well.

Had the best experience at this little shop, the cashier Amy was such a vibe, she was so welcoming…read moreand fun to talk to!! We loved it there!! Totally recommend stopping by!

I brought my new Froth surfboard to add a lease that I had bought their previously at Mission Surf…read morefrom another board and also to install new fins. Jack was an awesome guy. He did it all for free, and he even sold me some soft board wax that I never knew about. He allowed me to videotape him installing the fins and explaining the way they go and his words were that he should be paying me for allowing him to be in a YouTube video. LOL! A couple of days later I met Amy the owner and she was awesome as well. You guys never disappoint! Year after year we come to your store and your top notch!!! Super thanks!!

Stopped in for a latte and a snack on a Saturday mid morning. I went with the honey lavender latte…read more(delicious, not too sweet or remotely soapy) and the lemon blueberry scone (good flavor but soft/bready which isn't my preferred texture). Had a very relaxing time ready at one of their outdoor tables, under an umbrella while enjoying my coffee and food. Lots of seating outside, but it's not all shaded. A few inside tables. Good for large groups or solo. Staff was great, food came out fast.

Just popped in to check the shop out. Lots of boards, wide variety of surf accessories, and tons of…read moreclothes. Decently priced from what I saw. Staff was chill. Snagged a coffee at the adjoining cafe.

Quite a long time ago I got myself and daughter boards here, they are very accommodating and…read morefriendly, amazing service thank you so much sorry took so long to finally get on this site to review you. They have a lot of options for you to choose from, wheels, boards, bearings and more. As well as the Pricing was amazing.

15-Aug-2024 I took…read moremy soon-to-be 5 yr old to Soul Grind because he wanted a skate board for his 6th birthday in a few days. When we arrived Olivia was super inviting and nice. We learned about Soul Grind and were told all of our options since this was our first time buying a skateboard. We have zero experience. Like, nobody in our family has ever ridden a skateboard prior to our visit to this store. The shop is small but has everything any skateboard enthusiast needs. I learned that most skateboard shops are really clothes and accessories retail stores with a spatter of actual skate boards. Soul Grind has exactly what they advertise...Skateboards. With Olivia's help, and with much attention to detail, we chose a beautiful black board with red wheels. If you are new to skateboarding like we are and want to go to a store with a great selection of boards and even better customer service, you need to stop by Soul Grind. I forgot to mention the most important details about this store. You have an option to customize your board from scratch if you'd like! Check them out and support a tiny, but mighty business. We are very happy with every detail about our visit! Thanks, Ashley Head and sons

No returns no refund policy, buyers be aware!…read more Bought some clothes and realized they are overpriced and now cannot return. Although legal this is a deceptive policy

OBSESSED WITH this store. It's such a great location and has sooo many cute things! Every time I go…read moreinto this store I am welcomed by the beautiful young women that work there. They ask me if I need assistance with anything and offer me a fitting room if I end up finding something which I usually do. I always recommend shopping here to any of my friends and family. I never knew about brands like LSPACE, MAAJI, RVCA or ISEA but throughout the times I've gone the sales associates have told me about the brands, how they fit and how the companies have started;) LOVE to shop here.

Courteous and great staff, amazing, smart instructors, fun and safe learning surf experience!read more

I was really disappointed with our experience at San Diego Surf School. My husband and I booked a…read morebeginner surf lesson because we had never surfed before and wanted to learn the fundamentals from a professional instructor. Unfortunately, that isn't what we received. Our instructor told us he was just visiting from out of town, and it felt like he wasn't prepared or invested in teaching. To start he was late, when he did show up we received very little instruction before going into the water and were never taught many of the basic skills that beginners should learn, including proper paddling technique, how to pop up on the board, or even how to safely fall off the board. As beginners, that was especially concerning because safety should be the top priority. Once we were in the water, we were practically left on our own. Instead of receiving coaching, corrections, or guidance throughout the lesson, we were left trying to figure everything out ourselves. We paid for a surf lesson, not just a board rental. After the lesson, I reached out to the owner to explain our experience. To their credit, they responded promptly and admitted that our lesson was not taught according to their beginner curriculum. They explained that beginner lessons are supposed to include ocean safety, surf etiquette, how to safely fall, paddling technique, popping up, and active coaching throughout the lesson, all of the things we expected but didn't receive. However, the resolution they offered was only 50% off another lesson. While I appreciate the acknowledgment that our lesson fell below their standards, I don't think it's reasonable to ask customers to pay again even at a discount to receive the instruction they already paid for the first time. They also mentioned that they couldn't offer a complimentary lesson because they wanted to ensure their instructors were fairly compensated. As a customer, I believe it's just as important that clients receive the quality of service they paid for. We chose this school because of its great reputation, which made this experience even more disappointing. Hopefully this was an isolated incident, but I think future beginners should know that our experience was far from the comprehensive lesson that was advertised.